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What is "extended play"?

Discussion in 'DVDR' started by Jdogg20OO, Jul 23, 2004.

  1. Jdogg20OO

    Jdogg20OO Guest

    I have a new laptop with a DVD+RW burner, and Sonic MyDVD software, and i want to burn my downloaded video files onto a dvd, but it only lets me put on 120 minutes worth. On the back of my blank DVD+Rs, it says something about different video modes, such as extended play and long play, etc... How can i put movies onto my DVD with these longer video modes?
     
  2. djgizmo

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    Extended play is when you compress the information on the DVD to allow it to hold more. Simular to use EP and SP on a VCR.
     
  3. Phys

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    You need a program that will compress enought so it can be written on the DVD (4.7 Go). DVD X Copy per example.


    As gizmo said, EP is more compressed, so sometimes.. quality is also compressed =). But don't worry, you need like 20 cm large glasses to see the difference.
    Haha
     
  4. Jdogg20OO

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    Can DVDShrink compress the file size??
     
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    Yes, it compresses DVD Video that is larger than the standard (4.3 something) to a size that a single blank disc can handle. I personally use dvdshrink. (just got my dvd writer this week) It's very simple to use.
     

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